Babysitting Preschooler (Somerville and Cambridge)

Job Description: I am looking for afternoon care for my 4-year-old son, Gus. You’d pick him up at his preschool in Harvard Square and then bring him home or explore the city together (no housework or meal prep required). We live near Aeronaut Brewing in Somerville, which is walking distance from his school and an easy bus ride from Tufts. 

Us: Gus is adventurous, friendly, creative, has an incredible zest for life, and is a ton of fun. He loves playgrounds, ice cream, dinosaurs, telling jokes, T-rides, and making new friends. I’m a solo mom who taught preschool for 20 years and now runs a preschool (the one that Gus goes to).  

You: Someone who enjoys the company of preschoolers, warm and kind with an adventurous spirit. Gus is a little extra vibrant and more active than your average preschooler (I’ve got strategies in place and I’m happy to tell you more), so a background in child development and/or experience babysitting would come in handy (though isn’t necessary). 

Required hours: Tuesday 3-6 and Wednesday 3-6. 

Additional hours that would be wonderful: Monday 12-3, Tuesday 12-3, Wednesday 12-3, and Friday 12-3. Monday 7pm-8pm. 

Pay: $23+ based on experience. Guaranteed hours, paid time off, sick days. 

Start date: ASAP, through the rest of the semester, and hopefully next semester (and next year), too.
Location: Harvard Square and Spring Hill
If interested, please email Lindsey623@gmail.com or text me at 347-820-1633. Thank you!

Full-time Summer Nanny for 4-year-old (Magoun Square, Somerville)

We are seeking a summer nanny who can take care of our 4-year old girl from June 10 through September 2nd. We live steps away from Magoun Square Green-line T stop in Somerville. License and safe-driving record required. You can use your car or ours.

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday- Friday. She will be signed up for one hour classes for gymnastics, swim, dance and art, so she’ll need to be chaperoned to and from those 1-hour classes.

Other expectations

  • Transporting and attending toddler activity meet-ups
  • Make and serve lunches and snacks.
  • There is a whole floor, bathroom, and shared outdoor space available for the caretaker.
  • Fold and put away her laundry 1x a week
  • Caring, fun demeanor 
  • Experience working with toddlers preferred 

Compensation/ benefits: $25/hour +time and a half for over 40/hours a week + $200 retention bonus for any week that we have off for vacation. 

For more information, please contactjamie.sands@gmail.com or call/text: 786-877-8199